Asunarosha is selling “Hello Kitty red seal impression books” made of Echizen Washi paper, which has been produced in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture for about 1,500 years. There are nine patterns in all, priced at 2,420 yen. The manufacturer, Wakakoshi Printing, expressed Hello Kitty in a watermarked pattern using the “two-layer watermarking technique,” a papermaking…
JR Tokai Launches New express train HIDA HC85 series
JR Tokai will launch the “Hello! New HIDA” campaign on July 1 to commemorate the debut of the new HC85 Series HIDA limited express hybrid diesel train, which will begin commercial operation on the Takayama Line. During the campaign period, customers will be able to enjoy special travel deals and limited-edition goods as follows. Purchasers…
“YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX U” opens this October
Aburaya Tonsen will open a tourist complex, YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX U (2578-1 Sano, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture) in October. Offers food experiences centered on craft beer brewing and a private day spa. At the adjoining restaurant, visitors can enjoy a variety of dishes that go well with the beer while observing the beer tanks and…
Singapore Airlines to Increase Flights on Tokyo-Singapore Route from July 24
Singapore Airlines announced that it will increase the number of flights on its Tokyo-Singapore route from July 24 to meet growing travel demand and continued cargo demand due to the easing of immigration restrictions. Amidst the difficulties caused by the new Corona, which has forced flight reductions and cancellations, the company has continued to restore…
JAL to Offer “JALPAK x Hideaki Anno Exhibition x Machichu EVANGELION” Tour
JAL will begin collaborating with local governments to promote anime tourism. As the first step in this effort, the travel product “JALPAK x Hideaki Anno Exhibition x Machi-ju EVANGELION” featuring Yamaguchi Prefecture is on sale until September 3. Departure period is from July 8 to September 4. With the cooperation of the Central Yamaguchi Cooperative…
ZIPAIR to Launch New Narita-San Jose flights in December
ZIPAIR Tokyo announced on June 15 that it will begin service between Narita and San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) in December. Ticket sales are scheduled to begin in the fall. The new route was explained by Shingo Nishida, President and Representative Director. Mr. Nishida said, “We have been aiming to become…
Vice President Yamada lectures at Sophia University seminars on “Human Security and Peacebuilding”
JICA Vice President Junichi Yamada delivered a lecture (online) titled “JICA’s Challenges in Peacebuilding: Looking at Collaboration with International Organizations” at the third in a series of seminars on “Human Security and Peacebuilding” held by the Sophia University Global Education Center on June 14. The lecture information is available at the link below (link to…
Huis Ten Bosch “Summer Festival in the City of Light” starts July 9
Bayside Party Place Bayside Party Place, which offers night shows and gourmet food on the seaside, will appear again in 2022. This year, lanterns will be decorated inside the restaurant and in the tent to create a more magical atmosphere. A “Beer Festival” will be held at Bayside Kitchen. In addition to regular beers, craft…
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and Daikakuji Temple offers discount tickets
Keifuku Electric Railway will sell “Brother Sword Set Tickets” in conjunction with the “History of the Two Temples and Brother Swords” exhibition, which will be on view simultaneously at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and Daikakuji Temple. The tickets will be on sale from July 2 to September 12. The “Brothers’ Sword Set Ticket” includes a voucher…
Peach Aviation offers “Summer Discount for Everyone”: up to 20% discount for bookings of 3 or more people
Peach Aviation will launch “Summer Discount for Everyone,” offering a discount on fares for reservations of three or more people. A 5% discount will be offered for reservations of 3 to 4 passengers, 10% for 5 to 6 passengers, and 20% for 7 to 9 passengers. The sales period is from 9:00 a.m. on June…